Young Adults Gather

Thanks to Rev. Daphne Grant Urban for bringing this Great Idea to my attention. It comes from the ELCA, but I believe similar opportunities exist in all denominations, these days. The ELCA is supporting Young Adults Ministries around the…

Six New Things – Week of March 25, 2025

God's stories call us to and empower us for empathy - which moves us to heal traumas, reconcile divisions, and work for justice - especially with and on behalf of creation and people being pushed further and further to the margins. ONE The…

Go Birding

This Great Idea comes directly from Nature Conservancy climate scientist and Saving Us author, Katherine Hayhoe, shared in her Talking Climate blog. Katherine invites us to, 'Get outside and go birding! Birding is the original 'Pokeman Go'…

Canceling Debts for Lent

Thanks to Paul Castelli for sharing this Great Idea in Building Faith. While the article is a bit patriarchal/patronizing, the idea is beautiful. The post begins with the background story of a former congregation's Lenten Fundraiser Grounded…

Six New Things – Week of March 17, 2025

Maybe it's the impending Triduum, but lots of things are appearing in 'threes'. Maybe it's also that so many of us need connection, meaningful action, and courage. Whatever the reason, here are 2x3 New Things. ONE Center kid's lived experience…

Open Up!!

Thanks to Jen Bach for sharing this Great Idea! Jen writes, '...[P]eople are talking about how they can't find meeting spaces for their activism groups: the libraries are filling up, and the library spaces are often not large enough. I…

Spread the Word!!!

This Great Idea is inspired by a gathering of PC(USA) Matthew 25 Congregations with whom I had the honor of visiting this past weekend. Members of discussion groups voiced interest and agreement about connecting with other people in their…

Six New Things – Week of March 10, 2025

In the midst of daily chaos and endless worry, take a breath. Let nature renew your soul. Let your imagination take flight. Find vision and fuel for prophetic witness in this shattered world. ONE 'An exciting journey into nature... blossoms…

Share [Insurance] Stories

This Great Idea comes directly from our partners and friends at Minnesota Interfaith Power & Light, aka, MNIPL. Here's MNIPL's invitation: Share Your Insurance Story with Us As climate-fueled disasters increase in number and severity,…

Introducing: The Web

This is my own Great Idea, but Rev. Dr. Anna Hall at Convergence wrote a stellar introduction - to the same Great Idea, but for churches across the country. Please read Rev. Dr. Anna Hall's, Look for the Helpers: Resources for These Days,…